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Neoss Family History

Neoss Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ness, Noss, Neiss, Ross, Cross, Moss, Gross, Oss, Foss, Boss

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Where is the Neoss family from?

You can see how Neoss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neoss family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Neoss families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Neoss families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neoss's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Neoss families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Neoss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neoss census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Neoss. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Neoss. For the veterans among your Neoss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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